18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 16, 1985 Blackstock Area News by Joyce Kelly Tlie Annual Drama Nigiit of the Cartwright Hign School with the three one-act plays was on Thursday and Friday evenings with the Tigers. presenting Terror Walks The Night; the Oopiks presenting Just Another Day and the Alikats with Married At Sunrise. On Friday evening a panel of judges adjudicated the plays with Married At Sunrise winning top place. Best Actress was won by Debbie Van Camp who played Elsie in Married At Sunrise with Carol Lewerentz winning second place with her playing of Mrs. Harrison, in Terror Walks At Night. Norman Schnavel won the prize for Best Actor with his portrayal of Lester Floyd in Terror, while Bryon Read won second prize for his part of Alex Franklin in Married Al Sunrise. Once again, the quality of the students' work in producing these three plays was excellent. Early Tuesday morn- ing a fire broke out in the home of Randy and Deane Stewart and children Kim and Adam who live on Sunrise Drive. Their neighbours and friends have arrang- ed a Benefit Dance for them to be held on Fri- day, May 3. at the Blackstock Rec Centre, 8 pm. to 1 am. with tickets at $10 per couple. Music will be provided by a disc jockey. Bar privileges will be available and lunch serv- ed. For tickets, call Gin- ny Masterson 986-5348 or Kelly Sweetman 986-4866. If anyone wishes to donate clothing- Adam- size 6X; Kim 8-10; Deane 14 and Randy- Medium 36 or for any further in- formation call either Kel- ly or Ginny. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hoskin, Port Perry held a fami- ly gathering in honour of three birthdays. This party was a complete surprise for his mother Maxine Hoskin, whose birthday along with her twin sister is Monday and her brother on Tues- day. Guests were- Mr and Mrs. Lorne Hoskin, Blackstock, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, Oshawa and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pereman, Columbus. Happy birth- day to you all Congratulations to Chris Chorostecki who placed second in The Lions District Public Speaking Contest held in Stouffville Deputy District Governor Ray Wright was among the local supporters for Chris Congratulations and apologies - this was missed last week On Tuesday. the Ladies' Curling League held its closing Pot Luck dinner at the Pargh Hall Linda Maw président welcomed all present. after which Joyce Kelly said Grace Following a delicious dinner, Linda announced that the new president will be Kathy McLaughlin: Vice- president- Yvonne Burnett Schedule manager- Pat Millson; Treasurer- Rie Hooge- veen. After a favourable financial report by Rie, Linda presented the win- ning team with their prizes- Lorna Edgerton, . skip, Joanne Russell, Jean Goble, Elaine Rhude. Second place was won by Kathy McLaughlin, Carol Gray, Bev Goslin, Elaine Rhude, with Melanie Wright, Jill Leach, Yvonne Burnett and Con- nie Archer winning third place. The need for more curlers next season was pointed out, so everyone is urged to seek more participants. The Durham Region Branch of the Canadian Diabetic Association will be holding a Diabetes Products display and in- formation fair on Wednesday, April 24th, from 3-9:30 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, Whitby on Anderson Street North at Manning Avenue. Seventeen Grade Eight students accompanied by teachers Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Rink spent four days last week in Quebec City, on an Interface pro- gramme as a French ex- change. They enjoyed touring the old city, tak- ing part in academic programmes. Better health is wished for Mrs. Jim Leather- dale, Mrs. Glen Grove, Mrs. Troy Duivesteyn and Bob Kennedy, who are recuperating at home with health pro- blems. Both Madeline and Bob suffered injuries in car accidents while Joan and Margaret have back problems. Mrs. Louise Wright remains a patient in Port Perry Hospital. You are reminded of the Port Perry Hospital Auxiliary Spring Fair which will be held in the Latcham Centre on April 27th from 2-4 p.m. This will feature bake tables, crafts and all the attrac- tions found at a bazaar. The Blackstock and Caesarea Girl Guides will hold a Tops and Trends Party (a clothing party) on April 22, at 7 p.m. at the Blackstock United Church. The pro- ceeds will be used to help celebrate 75 years of Guiding in Canada with a tea in Casa Loma, Toron- to and a Rally in Civic Auditorium, Oshawa. All are welcome to attend this event The Blackstock Curl ing Club held its annual Awards Banquet and Dance on Saturday even: ing in the Recreation Centre President Harold Wright welcomed everyone after which Mernill Van Camp said Grace A dehcious roast pork dinner Was prepared and served by the Ladies of the UU CW Treasurer Gerald Kelly presented a favourable f(inancial statement. Larry Mackie and Ken Crawford won the draws of Movies from Barry's Variety. Joyce Kelly presented the trophy for High Ladies' Team to Lorna Edgerton, Joanne Russell, Jean Goble and Elaine Rhude. Dale Van Camp presented the prizes to Mixed League. First prize went to Richard and Ruby Van Camp, Carl and Bea Delong. Second place was won by Jim Weir, Bonnie Hart, John Delong and Elaine Barton, while third place was taken by Craig LLarmer, Mary Mackie, Mike Hart and Sandy Churchill. Fourth prize was won by Melanie Wright, John Green, Jim Weir and Karen Yellowless. The Merlin Suggitt Trophy was won for top prize in the Mens League by Ron Vice, John Green, Bob Beacock and Jim Byers. Merlin is the only remaining active curler of the first curling club in Blackstock. Second place went to Ron Vice, Grant McLaughlin, Brian De- Jong and Harold McLaughlin: Two teams tied for third prize- Mark Graham, Ian Swanston, Harold Luke, Dale Van Camp, Dan Maher and John Green. The need for more curlers in all leagues was stressed. It was pointed out that per- sonal invitations is the best way to interest new members. The remainder of the evening was spent danc- ing to the music provid- ed by Kevin Anyon of Ross Jackman. A fine crowd attended the Open Meeting at the United Church on Sun- day evening of the Youth Group. Joy Werry welcomed all to the meeting, after which 'Angela Duives- teyn read a scripture passage. Joy introduced the guest speaker, lan 'Haworth, ' president of C.O.M.A- Council on Mind Abuse, who spoke very frankly on the seriously growing pro- blems of Cults. His talk gave many facts, which revealed that these groups attract anyone- often well-educated, any age - can be as old as 80 or more; good thinkers and idealists as well as with good jobs. The Cults operate through many names and forms so that it is hard to realize what is beckoning you. Those present were ad- vised to be sceptical of strangers who invite vou to meetings- ask questions. be aware of groups who have a leader who stresses money raising be cautious of strangers who stress that vou tell friends- be wary of com- munal hiving- stop buying itemg from strangers at the door and become 1n- formed on the subject \n excellent film was shown after which many questions were asked in a discussion period. A time of refreshments and further discussion concluded the evening. Congratulations to Jean Adams who won the ACT.-CO. THEA Award for the Best Sup- porting Actress in the Borelian Play, The Ef- fect Of Gamma Rays on Man In The Moon, Mari3olds. The presenta- tion was made at the In- ternational Convention Centre, Toronto, on Salurday evening when the awards were given for the thirty plays Norman Schnavel accepted a well- deserved Best Actor trophy for his laugh-a- minute role as Lester Floyd in the sex spoof Terror Walks The Night. CJ Carol Lewerenz was hilarious in her role as the outspoken Mrs. Harrison in Terror Walks The Night, and as a result, won second prize in the Best Actress category. presented in Central On- tario from September to March. Bill Lishman and his crew won an award for the Best Creative Set Design while Charlene Daigle took the award for the Best Promising Youth Actress and Rox Michael won the Best Ac- tress. The other Borelians play, Birdseye Centre, won the prize for the Best Performance of a Canadian Musical. When it is realized, the scope that these plays are adjudicated from, we know what prestigious awards these are. Hear- tiest congratulations. Carl and Jean Adams, Vicki and Beth Schryburt enioyed din- ~ Alikats take top honours at Drama Night ner out and then attend- ed the gala events together. There were 8 tables at the Tuesday evening card party with the followin J prizes: 1. Kaye Pickard; 2. Edith Burgess: 3. Lorna Swain; 4. Ann Taylor; 5. Rhoda Larmer; 6. Pat Porrill. Draws were won by Norma Groves, Leslie Taylor and Ann Manns. You are invited to attend these parties any Tues- day evening at 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Petch, Kent and Catherine, Aurora, were Sunday evening dinner guests of Gerald and Joyce Kelly and family. Debbie Van Camp's fresh, sensitive ap- proach to the role of Elsie Brent in the play Married At Sunrise, captured the award for Best Actress. Married At Sunrise also won Best Play, under the direction of Angela Duivesteyn and Mike McDiarmid. Bryon Read was naive as well as funny in his role as Alex Franklin from Married At Sunrise. Bryon was awarded second prize in the Best Actor category.